Villagers wearing traditional ethnic costumes take part in celebrations for the Guzang Festival in Leishan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on November 22, 2023. /CFP
Lusheng players attend the Guzang Festival in Leishan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on November 22, 2023. /CFP
Miao people take part in celebrations for the Guzang Festival in Leishan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on November 22, 2023. /CFP
Miao people take part in celebrations for the Guzang Festival in Leishan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on November 22, 2023. /CFP
Miao people take part in celebrations for the Guzang Festival in Leishan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on November 22, 2023. /CFP
Miao people take part in celebrations for the Guzang Festival in Leishan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on November 22, 2023. /CFP
People from the Miao ethnic group in Leishan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province are celebrating the Guzang Festival with a series of grand ceremonies. The festival, celebrated every 13 years, is the most important festival for the Miao people to offer sacrifices to their ancestors. This year's Guzang Festival coincides with the Miao New Year, where celebrations including parades, dances and long-table banquets will last for over a month.